Earthwatch Institute India Trust

Promotes environmental conservation through scientific research, education, and community-driven initiatives

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  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Gurgaon, Haryana

  • Since

    2010

Earthwatch Institute India is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation through scientific research, education, and community-based projects. Read moreIt emphasises experiential learning, skill development, and fostering scientific understanding. By connecting citizens with scientists, it encourages participation in observing and addressing environmental issues, helping individuals engage as citizen scientists. The organisation collaborates with a variety of stakeholders, including academic institutions, government bodies, corporations, educators, and social entrepreneurs. Through these partnerships, it designs projects and programmes aimed at creating a sustainable environment, focusing on practical solutions grounded in scientific knowledge.

Programs

  • Scientific Research Programme

    Earthwatch Institute India engages in a wide range of science-based conservation projects. It researches topics like forests, air quality, water bodies, biodiversity, and climate action, aligning with national missions. In the Western Ghats, it focuses on sustainable forest management, climate action, and energy-efficient technologies. It also works on pollinators, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem services in the Indian Himalayan region. Its urban projects address the conservation of lakes and forests, while "Project Healthy Air" raises awareness of air quality issues. Other programmes include WASH, promoting sanitation and water technologies, and marine ecosystem conservation. Additionally, it promotes sustainable waste management, citizen science, and climate action initiatives such as solar and energy-efficient technologies.

  • Sustainable Cities Programme

    Earthwatch Institute India conducts conservation efforts across various cities, focusing on lakes, water bodies, and urban forests. In Delhi NCR and Haryana, it engages in community projects, such as eco-friendly water hyacinth product development, weather monitoring, and air quality improvement. In Mumbai, it rejuvenates lakes using environmental technologies like constructed wetlands. Bengaluru's projects focus on lake conservation, climate impact on urban trees, and biodiversity. Hyderabad’s programmes include remote sensing, rainwater harvesting, and citizen science on lake conservation. In Kolkata, it studies the East Kolkata Wetland's biodiversity and water use patterns while promoting experiential learning among local fisherfolk communities.

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  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATE3712H

  • Registration ID

    2302

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2018/0183055

  • 12A

    AAATE3712HE20121

  • 80G

    AAATE3712HF20210

  • FCRA

    231661475

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    314, 3rd Floor, DLF Qutab Plaza, DLF Phase-1, Gurgaon, 122002

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust